Refrigerated & Frozen FoodsThe Kraft Heinz Co. launched Springboard, a platform dedicated to nurturing, scaling and accelerating growth of disruptive U.S. brands within the food and beverage space.
The Springboard platform is seeking opportunities to develop brands with authentic propositions and inspired founders within one of these four pillars — natural and organic; specialty and craft; health and performance; and experiential.READ MORE

USAgNet.comJanuary exports of U.S. beef were significantly higher than the large totals of a year ago while pork exports were steady in volume and increased in value, according to data released by the Agriculture Department and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Beef exports totaled 105,486 metric tons in January, up 9 percent year-over-year, while export value surged 21 percent to $624.4 million.READ MORE

The HillThe Trump administration has put out a call for ideas on how to get people on food stamps back to work, but anti-hunger advocates fear it's a first step toward a new rule that would kick thousands of unemployed people out of the program.
Federal law prohibits unemployed adults aged 18 to 49 who are not disabled or raising minor children from receiving assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for more than three months over a three-year period.
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Food DiveOregon food retailers are moving to ban future taxes on groceries and sugary drinks in that state, reported Oregon Public Broadcasting. Albertsons, Costco and Kroger are spending $1.2 million on a ballot initiative.
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Food Safety NewsUtah Gov. Gary Herbert must sign or veto the "Home-Consumption and Homemade Food Act" that sailed through the state legislature with only seven dissenting votes.
The Utah Food Act is not another "Food Freedom" law because its protections do not apply to raw milk or raw dairy products, meat or some poultry.READ MORE

Food Business NewsWhile the days of mindlessly grabbing a snack at the vending machine or purchasing the cheapest loaf of bread on the shelf have not disappeared, people are now focusing on their foods' backstory before they buy it.
Unsatisfied with a list of ingredients, consumers want to take a deep dive into a food's origins. How was it created? Is it non-GMO? READ MORE

USAgNet.comSince its inception in 1964, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, has been the most important tool to reduce food insecurity in the United States. For many SNAP households, however, benefits are too low to ensure food security, according to a University of Illinois economist.
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American Geriatrics Society via ScienceDailyFood insecurity occurs when people lack access to food or go hungry due to poverty or other challenges. It remains a serious problem for many older adults. Recently, a research team from the Institute for Health Research designed a study to learn more about food insecurity and older adults.
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Supermarket NewsKroger Co. said it expects margin pressure to squeeze earnings in 2018 as the company continues to invest in its Restock Kroger initiative.
The retailer reported sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and year that met analysts' expectations, but the company saw its share price fall as investors fretted over the outlook for the year ahead.READ MORE

Supply Chain DiveAs food brands and grocers struggle to survive in the e-commerce age, their needs and interests are sharply diverging, a CB Insights report on food technology trends for 2018 revealed.
Brands like McCormick's, Nestle and Tyson are increasingly taking control of their own supply chains and turning to e-commerce sites to reach consumers directly, rather than going through a grocer. READ MORE

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods The Osso Good Co. debuted new Bone Broth Soup'r Foods, rich, nutrient-dense soups that include the company's high-quality bone broths in each serving.
"Our new Bone Broth Soup'r Foods mark an exciting progression for Osso Good, as we open a new chapter in the prepared meal space," says Jazz Hilmer, co-founder and chief technology officer. READ MORE